On behalf of Goode Law Office, PLLC | Jan 4, 2021 | Premises Liability
Falls are the leading cause of emergency room visits in the United States. These incidents account for some eight million contacts a year. The serious injury tally usually increases during the winter, mostly because of snow and ice falls. As outlined below, property...
On behalf of Goode Law Office, PLLC | Dec 18, 2020 | Injuries, Premises Liability
Every year between November and March, tens of thousands of people slip and fall on snow and ice. Most of these falls cause serious injuries. These conditions are especially hazardous in the Bluegrass State. Many Kentuckians are not used to walking in ice and snow....
On behalf of Goode Law Office, PLLC | Dec 2, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect, Premises Liability
The fatal fall rate for adults over 65 has doubled in the last decade. Largely because of pre-existing conditions, many older adults are unable to avoid falls, and their injuries are much more serious. In terms of the risk of a fall, many older people have gait...
by chrisgoode | Nov 24, 2020 | Injuries, Premises Liability
The economic cost of slip-and-fall injuries, mostly lost work and medical bills, is a staggering $49 billion per year. The noneconomic costs, such as pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment in life, are almost incalculable and often permanent....
On behalf of Goode Law Office, PLLC | Oct 26, 2020 | Injuries, Premises Liability
The direct costs of non-fatal fall injuries total an average of $19 billion a year. The indirect expenses, such as lost work and other damages not easily measured in dollars and cents, cost much more. Frequently, while victims struggle to recover from their injuries,...
On behalf of Goode Law Office, PLLC | Oct 9, 2020 | Premises Liability, Uncategorized
Fall injuries, mostly slip-and-falls at retail and other public establishments, prompt over eight million emergency room visits a year. That’s the largest single category. These incidents often cause serious injuries, such as head injuries. These injuries are...
On behalf of Goode Law Office, PLLC | Jul 30, 2020 | Injuries, Premises Liability
Falls, mostly slip-and-falls, account for over eight million emergency room visits a year in the United States. That makes falls the largest single ER visit category. Many of these victims are older adults. These individuals face a higher risk of injury. Plus, the...
by chrisgoode | Jul 20, 2020 | Premises Liability
During the coronavirus pandemic, most grocery stores have gone to great lengths to protect customers and employees from infectious diseases. But when it comes to floor and walkways safety, many of these retailers have been less diligent. Every year, grocery stores...
On behalf of Goode Law Office, PLLC | Jul 3, 2020 | Injuries, Premises Liability
If young children are in your house, “Can I go to the park?” might be the most frequently-asked summertime question. Other candidates include “Can I play with your phone?”, “What’s for dinner?”, and “I’m bored.” Well, that last phrase isn’t technically a question....
On behalf of Goode Law Office, PLLC | Jun 25, 2020 | Injuries, Premises Liability
Very few things transform fun into disaster more completely, or more quickly, than a swimming pool drowning or related injury. The serious injury rate in these instances is almost ten times higher than the serious injury rate in car wrecks, falls, and other...
